Step-Forward Foster Carer — Change a Child's Life

Sanctuary Personnel; Nantwich; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

FosterTalk membership

24/7 wraparound support

14-nights of funded respite

Retainer and allowances

Job summary

Cheshire East Council seeks Step-Forward Foster Carers to welcome a child or siblings into your home, offering stability, routine and the emotional support they need. You will work with social workers and therapists to ensure therapeutic, relationship-based care and maintain strong family connections.

The role includes intensive training, regular supervision, and access to peer networks and a local fostering team, with a structured pathway and regional recruitment support.

Qualifications

• Be aged 21 or over (with no upper age limit).
• Have the legal Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
• Can provide full-time care for a child or children in their home (at least one carer must be present on a full-time basis if applying as a couple).
• Have a spare bedroom or bedrooms that can be dedicated to fostering.
• Ideally have experience supporting children, young people, or adults, particularly those with complex needs or challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Full-time care for a child or sibling group moving from residential care
• Providing stability, routine, and reassurance within a nurturing home
• Supporting the child’s emotional, behavioural, and social development
• Working closely with social workers, therapists and other professionals
• Keeping clear records and providing therapeutic, relationship-based care
• Helping children maintain family relationships through Family Time

Job description

Cheshire East Council seeks Step-Forward Foster Carers to welcome a child or siblings into your home, offering stability, routine and the emotional support they need. You will work with social workers and therapists to ensure therapeutic, relationship-based care and maintain strong family connections.

The role includes intensive training, regular supervision, and access to peer networks and a local fostering team, with a structured pathway and regional recruitment support.